Comparison

ACE Checklist Editor vs Light Share

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ACE Checklist Editor

Create, manage, and execute aviation checklists digitally. Designed for pilots, it offers offline functionality, professional templates, and multi-format import/export for enhanced safety and efficiency in the cockpit.

Highlights
  • Digital aviation checklist creation
  • Offline functionality
  • Multi-format import/export (ACE, ForeFlight, Dynon)
  • Professional templates
  • Challenge & Response format
  • Revision history
  • Smart organization by aircraft or phase of flight
Features
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Transform Your Aviation Safety with Professional Digital Checklists ACE Checklist Editor is the professional pilot's choice for creating, managing, and executing aviation checklists on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Designed by pilots for pilots, ACE brings the reliability of paper checklists into the digital age with powerful features that enhance safety and efficiency. WHY PILOTS CHOOSE ACE • Universal Compatibility - Import and export checklists in ACE (.ace), ForeFlight (.fmd), and Dynon formats • Industry-Standard ACE Format - Compatible with Garmin avionics and other systems that support ACE files • Works Offline - All your checklists are stored locally on your device. No internet required in flight • Professional Templates - Start with expertly crafted templates for popular aircraft or create your own from scratch • External Drive Sync - Keep your checklists synchronized across devices using external drives • Smart Organization - Group checklists by aircraft, phase of flight, or custom categories SAFETY-FIRST DESIGN • Challenge & Response Format - Clear distinction between checklist items and expected responses • Emergency Procedures - Quick access to critical checklists with high-visibility formatting • Warning & Caution Items - Color-coded alerts for critical items that demand attention • Revision History - Track all changes with complete version control • No Distractions - Clean, focused interface designed for cockpit use POWERFUL FEATURES • Multi-Format Import & Export - Share checklists in Garmin (.ace) [.gcl and .gplts coming soon], ForeFlight (.fmd), or Dynon formats with other pilots and avionics systems • ForeFlight Integration - Import your existing ForeFlight checklists and export back in encrypted .fmd format • Dynon Compatibility - Full support for Dynon SkyView checklist format with proper line wrapping • Multiple Aircraft - Manage checklists for your entire fleet in one app • Customizable Sections - Organize by phase of flight: Preflight, Startup, Taxi, Takeoff, Cruise, Landing, Shutdown • Rich Formatting - Add notes, references, conditional items, and amplified procedures • Search & Filter - Quickly find any checklist or item across your entire library BUILT FOR REAL PILOTS Whether you're a student pilot building good habits, a CFI managing training aircraft, or a professional pilot flying complex aircraft, ACE adapts to your needs: • Student Pilots: Learn proper checklist discipline with clear, organized procedures • Flight Instructors: Create standardized checklists for your training fleet • Aircraft Owners: Maintain custom checklists that match your specific equipment and STCs • Professional Pilots: Manage multiple aircraft types with airline-style formatting ONE APP, EVERY DEVICE • Native iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps, all in one download • Edit on the Mac with a full desktop window, menus, and keyboard • Document-based app - Open .ace files directly from Files, email, or other apps • iCloud backup keeps your data safe YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • All checklists stored locally on your device but auto synced via iCloud to other devices you control. • No account required • Core checklist editing is available without a subscription; optional subscriptions and lifetime purchases unlock additional features • Export your data anytime in ACE, ForeFlight, or Dynon formats • Privacy-focused: We never see your checklists IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ACE Checklist Editor is designed to assist pilots but does not replace your aircraft's official Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) or FAA-approved flight manual. Always verify checklist items against your aircraft's official documentation. Every aircraft is unique with different equipment and STCs. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Additional Terms: https://www.acechecklist.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.acechecklist.com/privacy

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Light Share

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Light Share: Fast, Private File Transfers Across Every Platform Fast, private file sharing between your iPhone, iPad, Mac and all your other devices. Over Wi-Fi or USB, even with no network around. Light Share is the file sharing bridge between all your devices. Send and receive photos, videos, documents and whole folders between your iPhone, iPad, Mac and your other phones, tablets and computers, whatever they run. No cloud storage, no account and no internet connection required. NEAR-BY DEVICES, NO WI-FI NEEDED Not on the same Wi-Fi? Light Share finds nearby devices over Bluetooth and connects them for you. Two iPhones use Wi-Fi Aware on supported models, iPhones and Macs use peer to peer Wi-Fi, and other phones and computers start a private hotspot your iPhone joins. Your files travel over Wi-Fi, never over Bluetooth. BLISTERING SPEEDS • Up to 5.6 Gbps over a USB cable between an iPhone with USB 3 and a Mac • Up to 1 Gbps through the private hotspot of another phone or a computer Send gigabytes in seconds, not minutes. Speeds are from our tests; on your own network, speed depends on your Wi-Fi or Ethernet and on your devices. USB MODE No network at all? Plug in a cable. Transfer between your iPhone and a computer or another phone over USB. WORKS ON EVERY PLATFORM Break down the walls between ecosystems. Light Share runs on the phones, tablets and computers of every major platform, so your iPhone can share with all of them. 100% PRIVATE AND SECURE Your files never touch our servers. Transfers go directly from one device to the other. Turn on Secure Line and every transfer is encrypted with TLS. Pair devices with a QR code or a six digit code, and Light Share warns you if a trusted device's identity ever changes. Every incoming transfer asks for your consent. RESUMABLE TRANSFERS Wi-Fi dropped or the cable slipped out? Light Share picks up where it left off instead of starting over. FOLDER SHARING Send an entire project folder and it arrives with its structure perfectly preserved. UNCOMPRESSED MEDIA Share full resolution photos and 4K videos exactly as they were captured. Zero compression, zero loss in quality. INSTANT QR CONNECT Skip the searching. Scan a QR code or type a short connection code to connect to any device. Not sure how to connect? Help Me Share recommends the best way for your situation. BACKGROUND TRANSFERS Check a message while a big video is sending. Light Share keeps transfers running when you switch apps. SHARE FROM ANY APP Pick Light Share in the share sheet of Photos, Files or any other app. 16 LANGUAGES Light Share speaks English, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Italian, Dutch, Turkish and Indonesian. ONE PURCHASE, NO SUBSCRIPTIONS Use every feature free with a generous 2 GB limit per transfer, or unlock unlimited file sharing forever with a single Lifetime License that works on all your devices. If either device has the license, the transfer is unlimited. No ads, no hidden fees and absolutely no subscriptions. Light Share is developed by Markloc.

Screenshots

ACE Checklist Editor4 screens
Light Share4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ACE Checklist Editor at 18.0 against Light Share's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ACE Checklist Editor sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Light Share sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ACE Checklist Editor ships an update every 4 days, Light Share every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ACE Checklist Editor versus Light Share: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACE Checklist EditorLight Share
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick MichalinaMarkloc

In-app purchases

10 purchases

ACE Checklist Editor

Subscriptions2
  • ACE Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • ACE Pro Annual$49.991 Year
One-time8
  • Fly Mode (Lifetime)$4.99
  • PDF Export (Lifetime)$9.99
  • Beechcraft Baron B55 (BE55)$9.99
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  • Beechcraft Baron B58 (BE58)$9.99
  • Beechcraft Baron B58P (B58T)$9.99
  • Beechcraft Duchess (BE76)$9.99
  • Piper JETPROP (PA46) Checklist$9.99
  • ACE File Access (Lifetime)$99.99
1 purchases

Light Share

One-time1
  • Light Share - Lifetime Purchase$19.99

Questions

Is ACE Checklist Editor free?
ACE Checklist Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Share free?
Light Share is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ACE Checklist Editor or Light Share have ads?
Neither ACE Checklist Editor nor Light Share shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ACE Checklist Editor or Light Share?
ACE Checklist Editor ships an update every 4 days, and Light Share every 8 days. Most recently, ACE Checklist Editor was updated on October 24, 2026 and Light Share on October 24, 2026.

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